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Iraq War Veteran Convicted of Manslaughter Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Edward Richmond Jr., a former Army soldier convicted of manslaughter in Iraq, has been arrested and charged for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots, where he allegedly used a baton to assault law enforcement officers. Facing felony charges of civil disorder and assaulting officers, Richmond is set to plead not guilty. This comes after his conviction for fatally shooting an Iraqi civilian in 2004, for which he served time in a military prison. Over 1,200 individuals have been arrested in connection with the Capitol attacks, with roughly 900 already convicted.

via The Daily Beast|

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Ex-Army Veteran Convicted of Manslaughter Arrested for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Edward Richmond Jr., a former U.S. Army soldier convicted of manslaughter for killing an Iraqi civilian in 2004, has been arrested for attacking police officers with a baton during the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Richmond, who was wearing protective gear and a Louisiana state flag patch, was captured on body camera footage assaulting officers in a tunnel outside the Capitol. He is facing charges including civil disorder and assaulting police with a dangerous weapon, and is scheduled to appear in court.

via The Associated Press|

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"Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to Jan. 6 Capitol Violence"

Edward Richmond Jr., a man previously convicted of manslaughter for killing a civilian in Iraq, has been arrested and charged with assaulting law enforcement officers at the Capitol on Jan. 6. He faces felony charges related to civil disorder and assaulting officers, with photos showing him using a baton during the attack. Online "sedition hunters" aided in identifying him, and he was previously listed on the FBI's "most wanted" list for Jan. 6 offenders.

via NBC News|

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